Sunroof / Moonroof: Locations

Electrically Operated Sunroof Components:

Electrically Operated Sunroof Diagrams:

Locations of components

22 Fuse box
in the electrical distribution box in the engine compartment, on the left-hand wheel housing

59 2-pole connector
at the motor for the electrically operated sunroof

65 Earthing point
at the handbrake

152A 29-pole white connector
in the electrical distribution box in the engine compartment, on the left-hand wheel housing. The connector is accessible from the interior of the car

181 Switch for the electrically operated sunroof
between the front seats, on the centre console

182 Motor for the electrically operated sunroof
at the extreme rear of the luggage compartment, under the spare wheel hatch

Operation
Switch 181 for the electrically operated sunroof is supplied from fuse 11, via the 29-pole white connector 152A.

1984 and 1985 models are equipped with a spring- loaded switch, which can be moved in two directions, corresponding to the two directions in which the sunroof can be moved. 1986 models are equipped with a rocker switch.

On 1984 and 1985 models, motor 182 is earthed via terminal 7 of the switch, and on 1986 models, via terminals 1 and 8.

Fault-tracing hints
The sunroof will be operative when the ignition switch is in the drive position.

1. Check fuse 11 and check that the supply to it is live.

2. Check that the supply to terminal 4 (1984 and 1985 models) or terminals 3 and 6 (1986 models) is live.

3. Close the switch and check that the supply to the motor is live.

4. Check the connectors, cable harnesses and earth connections.